“Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, co-workers and friends,” Yenni said. “We recognize the important and dangerous job our police – as well as firefighters and emergency responders – do every day for the safety of the community.”

Bennett had been with HANO for two years. Previously, he worked for the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.

Friends and family have set his wake and funeral on Thursday and Friday at Muhleisen Funeral Home, in Kenner.